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The Academy of Alameda

401 Pacific Ave., Alameda, CA, 94501

About The Academy of Alameda

The Academy of Alameda is a public charter school in Alameda for students in grades 6 through 8. The Academy of Alameda has about 620 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 20:1, which means that the classes are smaller than those at most traditional public schools. The school focuses on preparing students for college by teaching them English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies, as well as giving them chances to learn more about the arts, leadership, and technology. The students come from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and the majority-minority enrollment reflects this. The data shows that 46% of students are good at math and 58% are good at reading. This means that their academic performance is stable and they have room to get better. As a public charter school, the state gives it money based on how many students it has, which is usually more than $15,000 a year, which is in line with district averages. With a strong commitment to quality education, this school aims to be ranked among the best elementary schools in California .

The Academy of Alameda Contact Information

Address

401 Pacific Ave., Alameda, CA, 94501

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Phone

(510) 748-4017

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 58% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
620
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1775 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at The Academy of Alameda

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 16.77%
Asian 25%
Hispanic 20.32%
Black 19.35%
Two+ Races 16.94%
Native Am. 0.32%
White
16.77%
Asian
25%
Hispanic
20.32%
Black
19.35%
Two+ Races
16.94%
Native Am.
0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 620
47.1%
292 Female
52.58%
326 Male

Student Population

620 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

620 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Academy of Alameda has been building stronger partnerships with the community to support outdoor learning and wellness programs, in addition to creative showcases. Teachers are adding more hands-on activities to all of their subjects to get students to think about things in new ways. These include science experiments, cultural events, and group projects which is most famous events .

FAQ

Q1. Does The Academy of Alameda not charge tuition?

Ans. Yes, The Academy of Alameda is a public charter school, so students don't have to pay tuition.

Q2. Is the school's admission process based on a lottery?

Ans. Yes, if there are more applicants than seats, a public lottery system is usually used to decide who gets in.

Q3. Do students at The Academy of Alameda have to wear uniforms?

Ans. The school has a dress code that most of the time is followed. Families can check with the administration to find out what the specific uniform requirements are.

Q4. Are there any activities outside of class at the school?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs, take part in leadership activities, and take part in other enrichment programs that are available during the school year.

Q5. How can families keep up with what's going on at school?

Ans. Families get news from the school's newsletters, official emails, and the school's communication tools.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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